Multi-Unit Operator Opens Third Location with the Mexican-Fusion Brand
Kitchen Remodeling Franchise Creates Affordable Dream Kitchens in Montgomery County
Today, the Save Local Restaurants coalition, led by the International Franchise Association, the National Restaurant Association, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, filed a lawsuit to ensure California’s direct democracy process is respected. The state’s Constitution dictates that, as part of the referendum process, laws cannot go into effect until voters have an opportunity to exercise their voice and vote on the proposed legislation. On December 5, 2022, the coalition announced more than one million California voters have asked for the opportunity to do exactly that with AB 257, or the FAST Act.
As we’re closing out 2022 and ringing in 2023, let’s celebrate the wins, learn from the past, and prepare for the future. Three big challenges face franchise owners today: attracting talent, retaining talent, and balancing multiple responsibilities.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) and MSA Worldwide (MSA) today announced a partnership to offer continuing franchise education and certification through the IFA Certified Franchise Executive™(CFE) Program. For nearly 35 years, a CFE designation has been the premier certification in franchising, offering business, leadership, and legal education unique to pursuing a career in the franchising industry.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today applauded a bipartisan letter sent by 14 U.S. Senators to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in support of preserving the Franchise Rule, which is under is decennial review. The letter is a result of IFA leadership and advocacy on the importance of the Franchise Rule to providing information and clarity to current and prospective franchise owners. The letter comes following a similar letter from a bipartisan group of 67 members of the U.S. House
The International Franchise Association will host our annual franchise Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada from February 26 to March 1, 2023. Every year, the convention helps franchisees and franchisors explore franchise best practices in the areas of business development, staff learning, franchise operations, financial planning, legal strategies, and more.
Kumon of North America is part of the world’s largest after-school math and reading program that helps children of all ages become self-learners with over 2,000 franchisee locations in the United States alone. SOCi sat down with Vice President of Branding at Kumon Corporate, Leah Coyle, to discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted their localized and digital marketing strategies and how they’re now embracing digital marketing, localized content, and empowering franchisees.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) this week issued comments to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on its proposed independent contractor rule. In the comments, IFA highlights the importance of a standard that maintains the independence of franchise owners and urges the Department to further clarify that the proposal will not interfere with the franchise business model.
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